ESPN discusses the Bucs player that should get the boot this offseason

After finishing 5-11 in one of the most disastrous seasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had, it’s pretty evident the Bucs have their work cut out for them this offseason. Among the long list of things on their to do list, the Glazers and general manager Jason Licht must also decide which players they would be wise to part ways with.

“Baker was supposed to be an upgrade at defensive tackle opposite Gerald McCoy, but he wasn’t a good fit in terms of scheme and personality, finishing with 0.5 sacks, while Clinton McDonald registered 5.0 sacks in three starts” Laine wrote. “Things reached a boiling point when Baker was confronted by Jameis Winston and Kwon Alexander for his lack of remorse over a penalty that ultimately cost the Bucs their Week 16 matchup with the Panthers. No doubt that “Swaggy’s” cheerful demeanor makes him a fun guy to be around, but his effort continued to be an issue in Tampa, just like it was in Washington.

The Bucs originally acquired Baker through free agency this past offseason after his time with the Washington Redskins. However, Baker wasn’t highly effective or productive for the Bucs whatsoever which played a big role in Tampa Bay finishing dead last in the league with just 22 sacks. There’s also been some questions regarding his demeanor on the field and with his teammates as Laine pointed out which doesn’t benefit the team in any way, shape or form. Therefore, if Baker doesn’t have a strong offseason and training camp and prove that he’s capable of providing a much-needed upgrade and boost to the Bucs’ struggling defensive unit, then he could be among the list of preseason cuts no doubt. The question for Bucs Nation is, should he be on the chopping block this offseason or not?

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